Currently she resides in New Zealand and occasionally plays live shows, enjoying a small but devoted fan base.
During a concert in 1996, Shona Laing came out as bisexual and noted that she was in a relationship with another woman.
In 2008, Shona announced a new album, 'Pass the Whisper', and supported it by touring New Zealand wineries with fellow Kiwi singer-songwriter Monique Rhodes.
Discography
Singles
"1905" (1972)
"Show Your Love" (1973)
"Masquerade" (1973)
"Someone To Be With" (1973)
"One In A Miilion" (1985)
"(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy" (1986)
"Drive Baby Drive" (1987)
"Soviet Snow" (1987)
"Caught" (1987)
Albums
Whispering Afraid (1972)
Shooting Stars Are Only Seen At Night (1974)
Tied To The Tracks (1982)
Genre (1985)
South (1987)
Virgin Records release, original version of album
Epic Records release, different set of tracks / track order
1905â1990 Retrospective* (1991)
New on Earth (1992)
Shona (1994)
Roadworks (1997)
The Essential Shona Laing (2002)
Pass the Whisper 2007
Hey
Shona Laing Lyrics
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Hold on, keep the light on,
You call me anytime you want to.
Keep a night in summer,
Don't cry when its over,
You take me anywhere you need to.
Like its your birthday,
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
You're gonna make it in your own way!
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Or you're gonna fall...
Come on, getting violent,
Be strong, and don't be frightened,
That's crazy talk where out from hold you lost this.
Go where the weather takes you,
Don't care, they'll never break you,
Love is all we needed in the first place.
Like its your birthday,
Like on your first date,
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
You're gonna make it in your own way!
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Or you're gonna fall...
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Or don't make it at all...
Days'll never feel the same,
I get your tears, I feel your pain,
I know two people that think the same,
I'm giving you your own way.
Like its your birthday,
Like on your first date,
Like its your birthday,
Like on your first date,
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
You gotta make it in your own way!
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Or you're gonna fall...
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
Or don't make it at all...
The lyrics of Shona Laing's song "Hey" convey a powerful message of perseverance and resilience amidst the struggles of life. The song starts with the artist telling the listener not to be frightened and to hold on to hope, to call on her anytime they want. This assurance is repeated in the chorus where she tells the listener that they will make it in their own way or fall if they don't try. Shona encourages the listener to be strong, not to give in to fear and to keep the light on.
The song also highlights the importance of love and friendship in life. The line "Love is all we needed in the first place" emphasizes how much easier it is to navigate life's challenges if one has someone they love to support them. The line "I'm giving you your own way" emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and making choices that align with one's values and desires.
Overall, "Hey" is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to keep pushing through the challenges of life and to stay true to themselves. The empowering message of the song has made it a timeless classic that resonates with people across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang on, don't be frightened,
Stay strong and don't be scared.
Hold on, keep the light on,
Stay hopeful and keep trying.
You call me anytime you want to.
I'm here to support you whenever you need me.
Keep a night in summer,
Hold onto happy memories and don't let them go.
Don't cry when its over,
Don't be sad that things have ended, appreciate that they happened at all.
You take me anywhere you need to.
I'll go wherever you need me to be.
Like its your birthday,
Celebrate your victories like it is a special occasion.
Like on your first date,
Experience new things with excitement and anticipation.
Hey! You're gonna make it in your own way!
Believe in yourself and trust that you will succeed in your own unique way.
You're gonna make it in your own way!
Your path to success may be different from others, but that's okay.
Hey! You gotta make it in your own way!
Emphasizes the importance of following your own path.
Or you're gonna fall...
If you don't believe in yourself, you may fail.
Come on, getting violent,
Don't give up, keep fighting for what you want.
Be strong, and don't be frightened,
Stay brave and don't let fear control you.
That's crazy talk where out from hold you lost this.
Ignore those who tell you that you can't succeed.
Go where the weather takes you,
Be open to change and new experiences.
Don't care, they'll never break you,
Don't worry about what others think, stay true to yourself.
Love is all we needed in the first place.
At the end of the day, love and support are the most important things.
Days'll never feel the same,
Things will change, and that's okay.
I get your tears, I feel your pain,
I understand and empathize with what you're going through.
I know two people that think the same,
We are not alone in our struggles and someone else may be going through something similar.
I'm giving you your own way.
Encouraging you to take your own path.
Or don't make it at all...
If you're not going to put in the effort, it's better not to try at all.
Lyrics Š Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JAY LUKACINSKY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IchglotzdochnichtTV
Great song!
I recently found a tape with this song on it. If I remember correctly, it was a dub of a gift for a girlfriend, time ago...
You will barely know all songs and artists :-)
Anyway, here´s the playlist (just could not withstand sharing):
Side A
Medicine show ⢠Big Audio dynamite
Waterfall ⢠Wendy & Lisa
(Glad I´m) Not a Kennedy ⢠Shona Laing
Looking for Atlantis ⢠Prefab Sprout
Waterfall ⢠The Stone Roses
Girl from Ipanema goes to Greenland ⢠The B-52´s
Blue desire ⢠The Silencers
Give blood ⢠Pete Townshend
Rainbow man ⢠The Pogues
Forgotten years ⢠Midnight Oil
Side B
Edge of seventeen ⢠Stevie Nicks
Family man ⢠Roachford
Radio Africa ⢠Latin Quarter
Sons and daughters ⢠Neville brothers
Cry ⢠Godley & Creme
Goodnight girl ⢠Wet Wet Wet
Woman in chains ⢠Tears for fears
Mercy street ⢠Peter Gabriel
Silver Mac ⢠Westworld
Pleasant dreams
@carolinehaf21
My dad absolutely ADORED this song and played it for me as a kid. It gives me so many happy and poignoint memories now he has passed. He loved JFK. He taught me about the importance of revering history, both Australian and American. This song hits even today in 2023. I liken it to the Presley's now as well. RIP Lisa-Marie. Godspeed.
@clarkieclarke6894
Us Kiwis have been lucky with some fantastic female singers. Shona Laing, Sharon O'Neill, When the Cat's Away...
@DeltaTenNZ
Margaret Urlich too in both her solo work and when she was a co-singer in Peking Man (I still love "Room That Echoes").
@joedennehy386
The first two you named are sisters
@lealavaamalo4836
This song is even more relevant in today's world affairs.
@GRDNZ
How a fabulous song like this and her brilliant album 'South' simply disappeared into almost anonymity is a crime... A fabulous song and singer....rock on Shona...
@dancruz4635
The American establishment hated this song. Hence Shona failed internationally.
@shiroibasketshoes
@@dancruz4635 I'm American and I love this song. I played this, "Soviet Snow" and other songs of hers on college radio many times and bought Shona Laing's records.
@lancefoley4687
40Â years on and still haunting and relevant
@angelinarobert622
Monroe was died like 2 days after a hit was put on her after she had threatened to go to the media with her diary. The evidence is declassied, and in the book Unacknowledged. i think it might have been mentioned in Sirius or Unacknowledged Netflix documentaries. Dr. Steven Greer knows the truth. and speaks the truth.